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Lesson 59 of 84 · Weather and Seasons
ExperimentDigging in the Dirt (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Thunderstorms have lightning, thunder, and lots of rain. Count the seconds between lightning and thunder!
Key Words
- windy
- cloudy
- rain
Materials Needed
- rain gauge
- cotton balls
- food coloring
- clear container
- rocks
- sand
Safety First
- Adult supervision recommended.
- Do not taste any materials.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Thunderstorms have lightning, thunder, and lots of rain. Count the seconds between lightning and thunder!
Step 2 — Do
Follow along with the activity. Take your time!
Step 3 — Observe
Did anything change? Point to what is different.
Step 4 — Record
Point to the things you used in the activity.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Is dirt the same as soil?